Five players from the past who could have thrived in today’s NFL

From Kordell Stewart to Julian Peterson, Natalie Miller identifies five players from the past who could succeed wildly in today’s NFL.

It’s too often that we see intriguing players come out of college with unique skillsets that were failed to be maximized at the next level in this league. Or they were good players, but could have been even better in a league with an emphasis on creative play calling, gadget plays, and versatility. In the past players were seen as ‘tweeners’ or their ability was too different from what the league demanded at the time.

Today we look at five players, who if entering the league as a rookie this season, could have thoroughly dominated with the creative minds in the modern NFL.